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This study investigates the roles of socio-cultural centres in facilitating 'Just Sustainability Transitions', which are pivotal for ensuring a harmonious future that balances societal needs with environmental sustainability. By integrating cultural dynamics into the broader sustainability narrative, socio-cultural centres emerge as crucial agents in facilitating a transition that is not only ecologically sound but also socially equitable and culturally rich. Role of policymakers: The future of JST in Europe hinges significantly on the active participation of socio-cultural centres. By fostering an environment that supports their growth and innovation, policymakers can unlock a powerful ally in the quest for sustainability transitions. Role of networks: to facilitate knowledge exchange, to support strengthening the centres’ capacities in advocating for policy changes, secure funding, and to implement innovative sustainability practices.

Each year, DutchCulture tracks the international events that Dutch artists and cultural organisations produce and take part in abroad. The aim is to understand the cultural impact of the Netherlands in other countries. 2023 saw a vibrant year of international travel, with makers once again touring at pre-pandemic levels. Although makers continue to face challenges on a global-political scale, they have re-doubled their efforts to work internationally. The result is a bustling map, with 17,493 international cultural activities tracked in 2023.

Through this publication, the aim is to extract insights into the various roles that public funders, artists, unions, resource organisations, and institutions, can undertake in promoting and enacting fair pay practices. The report sheds light on possible gaps in existing frameworks, as well as areas outside of regulations and legal enforcement. Furthermore, the publication discusses the various dilemmas within the fair pay debate that hinder positive change. It presents several examples of successful policies and advocacy processes and addresses obstacles that may prevent the integration of fair practices into policies and everyday operations.

FULCRUM and Visions for the Future bring together socio-cultural workers from across Europe in a series of three brainstorming sessions. This is a report of the first gathering. The participants identified a huge variety of challenges the cultural centres currently face. This diversity can lead to a sense of isolation as the centres tackle these issues within their own contexts. By analyzing the initial responses, it was possible to recognise patterns and commonalities among the topics raised. This process of organization and connection revealed a complex web of interrelated challenges, highlighting the interconnected nature of the efforts. The reports contains a short reflexion opon the challenges.

Artificial intelligence (AI) affects multiple dimensions of international cultural relations. Amidst increasing geopolitical competition and a global search for new AI governance frameworks, international cultural relations affect AI development and vice versa. How does AI impact cultural sectors? How can institutions and actors engaged in international cultural relations ensure ethical and responsible technology use, as well as mitigate imbalances accentuated by AI systems? What does a strategy for work in the field of international cultural relations in the AI era look like?

This document presents an analysis of calls for cultural mobility opportunities for disabled artists and arts workers posted to the On the Move website during a period of more than 4 years from 1 January 2020 to 31 May 2024. The first chapter presents an analysis of calls for cultural mobility opportunities. The second chapter builds on contributions from key experts during the webinar and additional interviews. It aims to better identify the challenges faced by disabled artists and culture professionals in accessing international opportunities, while discussing practical solutions and local initiatives. The third chapter summarises evidence from recent literature addressing opportunities for professional development among disabled artists and culture professionals, with particular attention to factors that may enable or hinder engagement in international mobility.